more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
98 ft
Altitude change
2,138 ft
Altitude min
2,237 ft
Altitude max
2,138 ft
Altitude start
2,238 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
1,355 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Area 56 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Village
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54316 in E-Biking
    • #123625 in Trail Running
    • #157485 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,875 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,684 in E-Biking
    • #7,018 in Trail Running
    • #10,134 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun trail for up and down. Can be hiked. Fun way is to connect from robin yer eggs

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 362 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Area 56 Trail Reports

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Jul 31, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 31, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 12, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Vancouver)
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 2:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 23, 2026
Bridges bottom of CYB need attention
Mar 17, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 17, 2026
reporter
Cleared a tree. 99% snow free, but why would you want to go riding in terrible weather like this? 😅
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Status:
on Jul 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to area-56 trailhead (50.132800, -122.956050)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Area 56 located?
      Area 56 is located in Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Village trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1328, -122.95605.
      ▼ How hard is Area 56?
      Area 56 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Area 56?
      Area 56 has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,138 ft to 2,237 ft.
      ▼ Is Area 56 a point to point trail?
      Area 56 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Area 56?
      Area 56 is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Area 56?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Area 56. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Area 56? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Area 56 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Area 56?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Area 56. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Area 56?
      Area 56 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,691 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,833 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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